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Trains & Life on Board

There are two Blue Train sets in service with some differences in the number of accommodation cars and lounges.
For ease of reference the sets are described as Trainset I and Trainset II . The major difference between the sets is that, in place of a Deluxe Suite car, Trainset II includes a Conference/Observation Lounge Car at the back of the train

Suites

With interiors created by a leading interior architectural design company, The Blue Train will rival many a five-star hotel in terms of elegance, grace, comfort and style. The suites have been superbly redesigned to offer discerning guests the best that modern technology and superior craftsmanship can provide.

Each Blue Train suite has a fully appointed en-suite, featuring either a bath or a shower. All suites are equipped with telephone, television monitor and individually controlled air-conditioning. A video channel allows guests to access short documentaries about the area through which the train is travelling.

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Lounges

Each Blue Train has two lounges: the main lounge and the Club lounge. The Club lounge, has a more masculine ambiance and is expected to find favour with those seeking a peaceful place for after-dinner cognacs, coffees or cigars. This area is the only section of the train designated for smokers. High tea is served each afternoon in the main lounge.

The second Blue Train has a third lounge, which can be used as a 22 seater conference facility with laptop computer, overhead projector, video, slide facilities and other modern equipment that can cater for various types of meetings and conferences. If not used for conferencing, this lounge can be converted into an observation car.

All lounges are fitted with gas filled airconditioning systems. The temperature is centrally adjusted to a desired coolant temperature.

During cooler periods, the under-floor heating provides guests with desired temperature to ensure their comfort at all times.

Blue Train's Tours & Schedules

The Blue Train travels on four return routes:

Pretoria - Cape Town (1 day & 1 night);	Pretoria - Hoedspruit (1 night);
Pretoria - Victoria Falls (2 days & 2 nights);	Cape Town - Port Elizabeth (1 day & 2 nights).

Off-the-train excursions are undertaken on the Cape Town, Garden Route and Victoria Falls routes. All four journeys offer travellers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of Southern Africa's most breathtaking scenery.